sandpoint real estate: Sandpoint City Beach pictures: Sandpoint Blog - 06/16/10 10:33 AM
Here are some pics of Sandpoint City Beach and Seasons at Sandpoint on a sunny summer day.
Sandpoint City Beach
Sandpoint City Beach marina
Marina at Sandpoint City Beach
The sand for which Sandpoint was named at Marina at Sandpoint City Beach
Sailboats at Windbag Marina at Sandpoint City Beach
Seasons at Sandpoint view of Lake Pend Oreille
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sandpoint real estate: Wine Tasting with Gordy Venerri from Walla Walla Vintners: Sandpoint Blog - 06/11/10 02:59 PM
After a floor shift at Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's, I hurried over to Coldwater Creek Wine Bar to meet the winemaker GORDY VENNERI from WALLA WALLA VINTNERS. It was Friday June 11th and we enjoyed cheese and wine with Gordy, and shared his Wonderful handcrafted wines.
It was a great opportunity for Dave Vemeer to show off Coldwater. Dave, part of an old local family and the rep for many years for Odom, a great wine distributor. Dave recently became the manager of the wine bar, and altogether, the combination of Gordy and Dave and the surroundings made the wine and beautiful food … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: MC and Judge at the 2010 Sandpoint Summer Sampler: Sandpoint Blog - 06/11/10 05:14 AM
Each year there are two food venues that offer bits and tastes of our many great restaurants: Taste of Sandpoint each winter, and the Sandpoint Summer Sampler each summer. This year's event next Thursday, June 17th will offer food and drinks from 14 various eateries.
There will be the annual competition between the area's two best chefs, and lots of fun all around.
This year, as in many years past, I will be hosting as MC. I will also be a judge.
To learn more visit the Chamber's page Sandpoint Summer Sampler
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sandpoint real estate: Free Lift Rides and Live Music at Schweitzer on June 26th: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/10/10 03:20 PM
Schweitzer Says Hello to Summer in Typical Grand Fashion
Schweitzer Mountain Summer Calendar of Events
Sandpoint, ID - Saturday, June 26. Schweitzer Mountain Resort will hold its annual Summer Celebration, 11 am - 5 pm, featuring live music by David Boone and The Rub. Scenic chairlift rides will be free of charge for all ages. The lift ascends 1700 vertical feet where you can make the choice to hike, bike or ride the lift back down.
"This is the best way to experience what summer is all about at Schweitzer." said Events Manager Brandon Peterson, "you can ride the lift, hike, … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: Another walk along Lake Pend Oreille with great nature shots: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/08/10 03:41 PM
Beautiful day today. I try to walk downtown most days and meet and greet as many people as I am able. Tuesdays I host my radio shows, and today, I walked along Lake Pend Oreille. Here are the shots:
Lake Pend Oreille shoreline
Lone sailboat on Lake Pend Oreille
Verdant greenery along Lake Pend Oreille
Lone sailboat on Lake Pend Oreille
Smellin' the flowers along the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
Lake Pend Oreille Pines
Bumble Bee busy at work along Lake Pend Oreille
Tranquil shores of Lake Pend Oreille
Wall of water along Lake Pend Oreille
Fallen bird's egg along Lake … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: Lifeskill Golf Tournament: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/08/10 03:22 PM
So, Lifeskills, which I wholly support, is having their annual tournament on June 25th.
Call 208-265-6796
 
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Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty
200 Main StreetSandpoint, Idaho
208-255-3474
www.SandpointID.net - To learn all about Sandpoint and North Idaho
www.RealtySandpoint.com - For Sandpoint Realty
www.SkiSchweitzer.net - To visit Schweitzer Mountain's Community Web
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sandpoint real estate: An interview with KBM and Insurance Shop USA on the North Idaho Business radio show: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/08/10 03:10 PM
For the last six years I have interviewed hundreds of business owners and the like on my North Idaho Business radio show.
This week was KBM Enterprises, Inc., offering computer sales, service, & repair. They recently took over Dataday, and the two businesses have been a part of our Sandpoint, North Idaho community for 10 and 15 years respectively.
I interviewed Kevin B. Merwin, president and CEO, who explained the various packages offered. Instead of repeating, visit their website at www.KBM.com
Here are their digits:
401 Bonner Mall Way, Suite KPonderay, ID 83852208-265-0902866-KBM-0100
Kevin Merwin and Blaine Brimhall of KBM Enterprises
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sandpoint real estate: Stand Up for Autism benefit comedy concert at the Panida, June 25th: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/08/10 02:51 PM
On my radio show, North Idaho Business, today June 8th, I interviewed the proponents of a comedy concert at the Panida on June 8th, 2010 for Autism Speaks. The concert features comedians Jimmy Shubert, Morgan Preston, and Rick D'Elia, with an after show concert with the musical group Tennis.
Doors open at 7 with the show starting at 8. Tickets are $20 donation.
Some of the backers were at the studio to promote the event, including Mel Dick of 41 South and Fred Colby from Laughing Dog Brewery
Promoters of the Stand Up for Autism Comedy Concert at the Panida
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sandpoint real estate: Views of Lake Pend Oreille and the Long Bridge: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/05/10 07:10 PM
So, had to take pics for a listing today. Will probably agree to represent this client and post that listing next week. Here are some pics from along the way.
Seasons at Sandpoint Condos
The Long Bridge
Sandpoint City Beach from across Lake Pend Oreille
Sagle Slough, otherwise known as Comeback Bay
Sagle Slough leading into Lake Pend Oreille
Sandpoint Long Bridge and Railroad Bridge
Long Bridge and Railroad Bridge leading into Sandpoint
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sandpoint real estate: An afternoon on Lake Coeur d'Alene: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/04/10 05:09 PM
Went to Coeur d'Alene for an afternoon. Listened to music at the Wine Cellar, had some sushi, walked along the lake.
Here are the pics:
Blossoming trees off Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene sunset
Where'd that foot come from?
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Lake Coeur d'Alene Sunset
How'd he do that?
Coeur d'Alene juggler
My gal O'Hally and me
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sandpoint real estate: Sandpoint featured in the June issue of Country Living magazine-Seven Reasons to Visit Sandpoint, Idaho: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/04/10 04:41 PM

In the June 2010 issue of Country Living magazine in the Out and About section, they featured a four-page article on Sandpoint titled Seven Reasons to Visit Sandpoint, Idaho.
One of the seven reasons is my best friend's restaurant, Dish Home Cooking.
Pretty cool.
Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

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200 Main StreetSandpoint, Idaho
208-255-3474
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sandpoint real estate: USDA funding back in place with new rules: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/04/10 04:18 PM
FYI USDA is back though the funding fee has gone up to 3.5%. Still 100% no MI.
To learn more about USDA and Rural Development, visit their website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html
 
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sandpoint real estate: A day at Priest Lake: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 06/02/10 08:14 AM
Went to Priest Lake yesterday to show a listing. The home is a beautiful retreat on 22 acres, complete with ponds and wetlands. To visit this listing, click here to go to 903 Fox Creek Spur on the MLS.
Anyway, Priest Lake is a jewel in our North Idaho crown. Here are some pictures of the journey.
Brown's Buffalo ranch
Brown's Buffalo ranch in Priest River
Gary Lirette and gal O'Hally at Priest Lake
Priest Lake
Priest Lake Turtle
Priest Lake Mountains
Shoreline walk along Priest Lake
Priest Lake Marina
Priest Lake view
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sandpoint real estate: A walk along Lake Pend Oreille on the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/28/10 01:59 PM
Took a stroll along Lake Pend Oreille on the Pend d'Oreille Trail this week. It is a great nature walk that starts at City Beach in Sandpoint, goes past Seasons, and ends up in Kootenai almost two miles away. To learn more about the nature hike, visit Friends of Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail.
Here are some pics of our walk:
Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail in Sandpoint, Idaho 1.1
Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail in Sandpoint, Idaho 1.2
Ducks on the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail in Sandpoint, Idaho
Clouds along the Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail in Sandpoint, Idaho
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sandpoint real estate: Do you have another job? Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/26/10 02:10 PM
I have always been a busy REALTOR, in that I have a busy real estate career plus I host two radio shows. Since my friend opened his great little restaurant, Dish Home Cooking, I have managed the cafe a couple of days a week for about a year now.
My broker has legitimate concerns as to whether I can do all the jobs well, much less realty. So far, I have been a producer for the company and in the top 20% of my MLS last year, and #12 in our company. Certainly Dish is doing okay. I wrote the book … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: Sandpoint featured in the June issue of Country Living magazine: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/24/10 12:02 PM
So, in a previous post I had mentioned that Sandpoint, Idaho would be featured in the national magazine Country Living, and we were represented in the Out & About segment in an article titled "Seven reasons to visit Sandpoint, Idaho."

I haven't scanned the article yet for you to peruse, but will soon. Anyway, out of the seven reasons, my best friend's restaurant, Dish Home Cooking, was one of the seven reasons. I manage the eatery on Thursdays and Sundays so that they can have a day off, so it is pretty cool that Dish was chosen.
Anyway, Sandpoint … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: Existing Home Sales Increase according to the Wall Street Journal & the NAR: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/24/10 07:10 AM
According to a report published May 24th, 2010 in the Wall Street Journal, the NAR reports existing homes sales on the rise.
Here is the article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704113504575264272784586514.html?mod=djemalertNEWS
Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

E-mail Gary or call 208-610-1384Read Gary's BlogFor more detailed local info & real estate
 
Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty
200 Main StreetSandpoint, Idaho
208-255-3474
www.SandpointID.net - To learn all about Sandpoint and North Idaho
www.RealtySandpoint.com - For Sandpoint Realty
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sandpoint real estate: June 2010 - Sandpoint & North Idaho Calendar of Events: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/24/10 06:57 AM
Sandpoint Upcoming Events - This Week in Sandpoint from the Sandpoint Chamber
Coeur d'Alene Upcoming Events - from the CdA Chamber
Check out all daily Sandpoint Events in the Bonner Daily Bee
Weekly - Sat. & Wed.: Sandpoint - Farmer's Market An open-air market Sandpoint tradition where you can find locally grown fresh produce, crafts, flowers, food and music at Farmin Park, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm and Wednesdays from 3-5:30 pm. For more info get this pdf
2nd Friday monthly April - Dec: Coeur d'Alene - Art Walk The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance has organized a monthly … (0 comments)

sandpoint real estate: Random Pictures of Sandpoint & North Idaho: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog - 05/24/10 05:56 AM
Here are some pics of North Idaho from the last eighteen months.
View of the Longbridge from 41 South
View of Sandpoint & the Longbridge with sunset from Forever View
View of Sandpoint & the Longbridge from Granite Ridge
Pack River, North Idaho
Pack River, North Idaho
Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

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208-255-3474
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sandpoint real estate: Sandpoint agent featured on the cover of Dupont Registry: Sandpoint Real Estate Agent - 05/19/10 05:16 AM
In the June issue of Dupont Registry, a home listed by Cheri Hiatt of Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty was featured not only in an article but graced the front page.
Pretty cool.
Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

E-mail Gary or call 208-610-1384Read Gary's BlogFor more detailed local info & real estate
 
Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty
200 Main StreetSandpoint, Idaho
208-255-3474
www.SandpointID.net - To learn all about Sandpoint and North Idaho
www.RealtySandpoint.com - For Sandpoint Realty
www.SkiSchweitzer.net … (0 comments)

 
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